“In the family of the Church and in society there are people from every nation and race. All are important, wonderfully made. I invite parishes, schools and communities to think about new practical ways to love and welcome everyone, even those from a different country and culture; we love someone when our interaction with them is based on respect, when we accept that, whatever else, they are a child of God”. In a message released by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, Bishop Paul McAleenan, responsible for social justice, encouraged Catholic faithful to celebrate “Racial Justice Sunday” next Sunday, a day dedicated to combating racism. Launched in 1995 by Christian churches to commemorate Stephen Lawrence, an 18-year-old son of Jamaican parents who was killed in 1993 because of the colour of his skin, Racial Justice Sunday is an important opportunity to promote welcoming communities that do not discriminate against people of different ethnic origins. The theme for this year “Whoever loves God must also love his brother” is taken from the First Letter of St John, chapter 4, verse 21. The website of the English Bishops offers resources and questions to help the faithful become more aware of the risks associated with racism and make them more willing to welcome people from different cultures.